Join Dan and Alex On-Air for a fresh take on aviation &amp; travel’s hot topics and beyond. From industry shake-ups to the politics shaping how we fly, expect sharp insight, lively debate, listener Q&amp;A, and a whole lot of fun along the way. On-Air now ranks among the top 1% of podcasts globally.

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On-Air with Dan and Alex is back for another week, recorded live in Singapore ahead of the Singapore Airlines new cabin reveal. We share our wish list for next-generation economy, premium economy, business class and first class on the A350ULR. We also look at what Qantas Project Sunrise, Qatar Qsuite Next Gen and Emirates premium economy mean for premium travel. Alex reviews the Qantas A321XLR from Sydney to Melbourne and explains why it flies domestic routes. We also cover Starlink Wi-Fi, carry-on weight limits, overhead bin chaos on United, onboard showers, the end of the A380 bar, and how crew culture shapes the premium experience.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Singapore Airlines Is Revealing New Cabins: Our Wish List

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Today On-Air, Alex is in Sydney for the opening of Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), Australia’s first major new airport in over 50 years. We cover its 24-hour, curfew-free operations, the first passenger who flew into the wrong Sydney airport, and jet lag tips for flying to Australia. Then Finnair’s new Helsinki to Melbourne route via Bangkok, the Qantas A321XLR, swooping season and the Riyadh Airport disruption. We also discuss easyJet’s Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, Delta choosing Amazon Leo over Starlink, and Lufthansa’s stake in TAP Air Portugal. Plus listener Q&amp;A on WestJet’s finances and Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul cabins.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sydney’s New 24-Hour Airport, easyJet Gets Starlink and Lufthansa Buys into TAP

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In this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex unpack key commercial aviation industry trends, examining airline financial resilience, airBaltic’s bankruptcy, and European airline survival. The hosts analyze airline CEO public speaking skills, breaking down AI rankings of leaders like Tony Fernandes, Michael O’Leary, and Akbar Al Baker, paired with Dan’s personal encounter with Qatar Airways&#39; former boss in Dubai. Dan recounts his chaotic Munich Airport horror story, navigating Condor self-service baggage drop, arbitrary luggage rules, and rigid airport security lines. The discussion explores JFK Terminal 8 lounge dynamics, Oneworld Emerald perks, and the summer bus gate chaos at Athens Airport with Aegean Airlines. Finally, listener Q&amp;A tackles London airport alliance allocations across Heathrow and Gatwick, alongside the classic cabin debate: is the worst business class flight still better than the best economy class seat?Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Dan's Munich Airport Nightmare

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On-Air with Dan and Alex is back for a new season. We start with summer travel: New York vs Greece, the nor’easter that fizzled, why JFK gridlocks in storms, and British Airways First on the 787-10. Then the big aviation news: the Flydubai Dubai to Tel Aviv incident, how the 737 MAX survived a 17,500-foot dive, and the pilot mental health and vetting questions it raises. We also cover Houthi attacks on Riyadh Airport, the risk to Saudi airspace, Delta postponing Atlanta to Riyadh, and why premium travel demand keeps booming despite rising airfares and global instability.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

We’re Back: Flydubai Incident, Houthi Strikes on Riyadh, Summer Travel Recap

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In Episode 25 of On-Air with Dan and Alex, Dan sits down with Heart Aerospace CEO Anders Forslund in Plattsburgh, New York, for an inside look at the Heart X1, the world&#39;s largest electric aircraft and the technology demonstrator behind the ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner. They break down the ES-30&#39;s range, cost per flight, certification timeline, and how electric aviation could reshape regional air travel and hub feeder routes. Then Dan and Alex recap the Farnborough Airshow, discussing a surprisingly quiet showing for commercial aviation, Rolls-Royce&#39;s Trent XWB-97 engine updates, and why defense sales are dominating airshows. The episode also covers frequent flyer etiquette, Star Alliance Gold queue confusion, and the overtourism driving Euro summer travel trends. On Air with Dan and Alex is heading into a summer break and returns with a new season in September, with more aviation news, airline reviews, and travel industry insight for frequent flyers and avgeeks alike.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Electric Passenger Flight Is FINALLY Here! (Heart Aerospace ES-30)

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This week on On-Air, Dan and Alex dedicate the full episode to listener Q&amp;A, aviation news, and travel stories. It starts with real flight drama: a passenger caught vaping mid-flight to Riyadh, a chaotic hotel poolside incident, and a drunk passenger meltdown during EasyJet boarding. Then a family loyalty points disaster, after an aunt quietly burns through 300,000 shared airline miles.The Q&amp;A covers major aviation topics: Concorde versus the A380, the most iconic airline liveries in history (including BA&#39;s retro World Tails and Qantas&#39;s Wunala Dreaming), and reactions to Starlux&#39;s bold new Sorayama-designed livery. Dan and Alex also debate whether Singapore Airlines&#39; reputation still holds up in 2026, why airlines fly red-eyes and park aircraft on remote stands all day, SAS&#39;s record-breaking A330neo order, and whether India is poised for major aviation growth. They close with the UK CAA&#39;s warning on lithium battery risks onboard.New episodes every week. Submit your questions on Instagram @onairwithdanandalex.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

This Episode Got Out of Hand (In the Best Way): Flight Stories + Q&A

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Today On-Air, Dan and Alex answer the question they get asked more than any other: how did you actually build a career in aviation, and what&#39;s the advice for anyone trying to follow the same path? They break the myth that success in the industry requires family connections, sharing the real story of two middle-class kids who turned an obsession with planes into a job. Topics include Alex&#39;s early days emailing aviation conferences as a teenager, meeting Captain Peter Burkill (BA38), talking airlines into filming their first YouTube business class reviews back in 2015, and why leaning into passion beats over-strategizing your career. They also cover networking in the aviation industry, dealing with imposter syndrome, dream jobs like air traffic control, and the friendships built at Airbus and Boeing deliveries over the years. A candid, practical episode for anyone dreaming of a career in aviation.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Aviation Career Advice: What We Wish We Knew at 15

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On this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex cover a packed week of aviation news. They revisit the 737 MAX crisis, tracing the timeline from the Lion Air crash to the Ethiopian Airlines accident and how it reshaped Boeing&#39;s reputation. They discuss why airlines retire flight numbers after tragedies, including Singapore Airlines and SQ321, and why fireworks near airports remain a hidden risk, following a Delta A319 struck by a firework on approach to Chicago Midway. They break down the disappearance of a K2 Cargo Boeing 737 over the Arabian Sea, GPS jamming across Middle East airspace, and the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict&#39;s impact on flight paths. The conversation turns to Condor&#39;s surprising partnership with Etihad on a new Abu Dhabi to Bangkok route, takeover speculation involving Gulf carriers, EasyJet&#39;s £5.5 billion takeover bid from Castlelake, and the chaos EES (Entry/Exit System) is causing at European airports this summer.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Why Etihad and Condor's Partnership Makes No Sense

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On this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex break down the viral Boeing 777 low pass over Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas, the Jetran aircraft destined for Qatar Airways Cargo that flew within feet of the ground, and why the FAA is now investigating. They also compare US airlines versus European airlines in 2026, discussing Delta&#39;s LAX lounge and the shifting balance of cabin quality.The conversation moves to Ryanair&#39;s family seating fee reversal following a UK CMA probe, new EU261 compensation rules, and mandatory carry-on legislation in Europe. A public service announcement covers the rising risk of lithium battery and power bank fires on aircraft, including CAA data on overheating incidents.Q&amp;A covers Japan Airlines&#39; infant seat map feature, why Riyadh Air exists separately from Saudia, and Air Zimbabwe&#39;s resumed Harare to London Gatwick route after a 14 year absence. Aviation news, airline reviews, and travel industry analysis from Nonstop Dan.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Viral 777 Low Pass Backlash, Ryanair Controversy, Power Bank Bans

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Dan is recovering from a mysterious illness that sent him spiraling through AI diagnoses, hospital visits, and an emergency hotel stay, while Alex shares hard-won food safety lessons from decades of globe-trotting. Then the conversation shifts to airline catering: how it works, why it sometimes fails, and the current crisis at American Airlines forcing double catering out of Heathrow. The episode also covers Dan&#39;s emotional farewell to the Airbus A340-600, including the shocking discovery that the exact aircraft he flew as a child was later destroyed by a missile strike in Iran. Plus: Somalia&#39;s viral new airline Rayan Air operating a 36-year-old Fokker 50, Africa&#39;s smart legislation forcing better aircraft on their routes, airline consolidation targets in Europe, Emirates equipment swaps amid post-war schedule uncertainty, and a hypothetical Alaska/Hawaiian/JetBlue merger that could reshape US aviation.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Aircraft Dan Flew as a Kid Was Destroyed by a Missile

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Dan is fresh off the inaugural Riyadh Air domestic flight from Riyadh to Jeddah — one of the first people in the world to fly the airline since it launched operations. He and Alex break down the full experience: the stunning cabin aesthetics, the dense seat configurations, the dry airline policy, and what it all means for the airline&#39;s future competitiveness against Emirates and Qatar Airways. They also cover Qantas Project Sunrise — the confirmed Sydney to London nonstop route launching October 2027 on the A350-1000ULR, and what 19+ hours in the air actually means for passengers. Plus: airline alliance politics, the Oneworld vs StarLux drama, updated Middle East travel advisories, Emirates and Etihad&#39;s new conflict travel insurance products, and whether airfare prices will drop following the Gulf peace deal. Essential listening for aviation enthusiasts and frequent flyers.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The One Where Dan Flies Riyadh Air (Behind The Scenes)

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Alex is live from Rio de Janeiro at the 2026 IATA AGM - the world&#39;s biggest annual gathering of airline CEOs and aviation leaders. In this episode: what it&#39;s actually like navigating Brazil as a first-timer, the chaos of São Paulo&#39;s domestic terminal, LATAM&#39;s surprisingly impressive onboard experience, and the biggest takeaways from the airline industry&#39;s most important conference. Jet fuel shortages, rising airfares, Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld, Willie Walsh&#39;s exit from IATA, Etihad&#39;s unsustainably low fares, Boeing&#39;s progress under new leadership, and next year&#39;s AGM in Xiamen, China. All the aviation news you need in one place.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The One Where Alex Goes To Brazil

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Boeing 777X delayed again, EES chaos at European airports, and your summer travel questions answered - this week on On-Air with Dan and Alex. We break down the latest Boeing 777X certification setback, now pushed to late 2027 or early 2028, and what it means for new Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Lufthansa cabin launches. We cover the Iranian drone strike on Kuwait Airport Terminal 1 and what the fragile Gulf ceasefire means for travelers. Then it&#39;s all about summer travel tips: morning flights vs. evening delays, fast-track security, EES entry/exit queues at European airports, secondary airports vs. major hubs, Air Tag your luggage, and why the last flight of the day is the riskiest. We also explain the airline no-show rule, the hidden city loophole, and whether wearing shorts in first class is acceptable. Plus: Thai Airways government pressure and Lufthansa&#39;s last domestic flight. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Kuwait Airport Struck, 777X Pushed to 2028 & Your Summer Travel Questions Answered

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Are flight fares actually rising 20% this summer? Is travel insurance worth it? And what does the Air France 447 verdict mean for aviation today? In this episode of On-Air with Dan and Alex, we dig into the biggest travel and aviation stories of the week -- Lufthansa&#39;s 20,000 flight cancellations, why no one&#39;s flying to the US for the World Cup, and the geopolitics reshaping global air travel. We also cover Gulf carrier staff bonuses, the future of airline loyalty programs, and the destination wedding dilemma every frequent traveler knows too well. Subscribe for weekly aviation and travel insights.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Why Nobody's Flying to the World Cup (And What That Means for Fares This Summer)

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Today On-Air, Dan books the very first Riyadh Air ticket live on air as the new Saudi carrier announces its inaugural London flight for July 2026. Alex and Dan break down what this means for Gulf aviation, the ongoing Iran conflict&#39;s impact on Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad flexible booking policies, and Michael O&#39;Leary&#39;s claim that Europe&#39;s jet fuel shortage is solved. They also cover British Airways&#39; Terminal 5 baggage meltdown, Lufthansa&#39;s 20,000 flight cancellations, and listener Q&amp;As on the Asiana-Korean Air merger date and whether exit row passengers should be banned from drinking alcohol before flights.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Riyadh Air Starts Selling Tickets for First Flights!

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Today On-Air, Dan and Alex discuss people bidding to buy Spirit Airlines, Ryanair&#39;s hidden agenda, and the airport alcohol ban debate headline. We break down whether Wizz Air and airBaltic will survive winter, Air France-KLM&#39;s rebrand dilemma, and our pitch for the &#34;Riviera Group.&#34; Plus: Riyadh Air is secretly selling tickets through travel agents despite claiming to be &#34;digitally native.&#34; Emirates posts record $6.8B profit with 20-week staff bonuses, AirAsia places the biggest A220 order in history, and Qatar Airways preps the A321LR with brand-new cabins. And yes, someone is trying to crowdfund Spirit Airlines back to life.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ryanair Wants Alcohol Bans, Emirates' $6.8B Record Profit & Buying Spirit Airlines?!

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Spirit Airlines has collapsed, and 15,000 jobs are gone. We break down why ultra-low-cost aviation fails in the US, how the Iran conflict was the final blow, and why the Biden administration&#39;s blocked JetBlue merger may have sealed Spirit&#39;s fate. We also cover Singapore Airlines delaying its $835M cabin overhaul to 2027, their frustratingly slow Starlink rollout, and the viral foot massage photo that fooled the internet. Plus: British Airways quietly cutting Club Europe antimacassars, the chaos of aviation misinformation on social media, and Dan&#39;s firsthand account of having a disruptive passenger offloaded mid-boarding. All that On-Air with Dan and Alex.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Why Spirit Failed (And Ryanair Never Will)

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Dan and Alex are back with a full Q&amp;A episode covering the biggest stories in aviation right now. From Icelandair red eyes and narrow-body long-haul fatigue to the American Airlines A321XLR crew complaints, EU EES border delays, and the American-United merger rumor — nothing is off limits. They dive into Spirit Airlines and US airline instability, Riyadh Air&#39;s ongoing delays, EasyJet&#39;s loyalty program future, BA first class food poisoning, double catering risks, and whether extra legroom economy seats are actually worth paying for. Plus: airline-rail partnerships, European airline quality post-COVID, and a live Copa Airlines Boeing order.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The State of Aviation Right Now: Q&A Episode

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The aviation industry is at a breaking point. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and jet fuel in critical shortage, Europe faces catastrophic disruptions. Lufthansa just cancelled 20,000 flights. Gulf carriers are struggling. Meanwhile, Scott Kirby&#39;s audacious lobbying for a United-American Airlines merger could reshape US aviation forever—if approved. Air New Zealand launches their revolutionary Sky Nest bunks at $300 per four-hour pod on the New York-Auckland route. Plus, the EU&#39;s new Entry Exit System is creating border chaos across Europe. Join Dan and Alex as they unpack the geopolitical, economic, and logistical crises reshaping global travel in real time.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Aviation Fuel Crisis Is Here: Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Summer Flights

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Dan and Alex are back with another deep-dive into the ongoing Middle East aviation crisis — now hitting global airlines where it hurts most: jet fuel supply. Dan recounts his epic five-flight economy routing from Bangkok through China (Guangzhou, Wuhan, Urumqi) to Istanbul on China Southern, including a surprise COMAC C919 flight and navigating China&#39;s transit visa rules. The duo break down the global jet fuel shortage, airline fuel hedging strategies (Lufthansa, Ryanair, Singapore Airlines), skyrocketing fuel surcharges at Cathay Pacific, Air France-KLM, JAL, ANA, and more — plus mass flight cancellations at SAS, Air New Zealand, and Qantas. They also weigh in on Trump&#39;s proposal to privatize TSA security in the US.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.<ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="https://youtube.com/nonstopdan" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thenonstopdan" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexInAir" rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/alexlhr" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

5 Flights Through China: Leaving Asia When the Gulf Shut Down

Join Dan and Alex On-Air for a fresh take on aviation & travel’s hot topics and beyond. From industry shake-ups to the politics shaping how we fly, expect sharp insight, lively debate, listener Q&A, and a whole lot of fun along the way. On-Air now ranks among the top 1% of podcasts globally.